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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.59, 28.40 and 14.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.59, 28.40 and 14.45 is: 19.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.59 : 28.40 = 14.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.59/28.40 = 14.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.59x = 28.40 × 14.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.59x = 410.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410.41/20.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.93

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